Abstract:
A wall structure (10) comprising concrete composite masonry blocks (12) supported and interconnected by elongate support beams (16) is disclosed. The blocks (12) are shaped to be stacked in vertically independent columns (14) and are held in place by the specially shaped, lightweight support beams (16) placed between the adjacent columns (14). The wall structure (10) may be adapted for use as a bearing or non-bearing wall.
Abstract:
A panel for exterior cladding, the panel being polygonal and having an exterior portion and at least two side portions extending inwardly at an angle to the exterior portion and defining a hollow interior, wherein at least one of the two side portions have an intumescent facer (105) applied thereto. The invention includes a system comprising such panels as well as a cavity barrier for the panels.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a screw device (1) for fixing insulating panels together. The screw (1) is made in one piece from synthetic material and comprises a head (2) and a shank (3). The head (2) comprises a flat surface (4) for abutment on one of the said insulating panels, a surface (5) opposite the abutment surface (4), provided with at least one drive wing (6). The wing (6) extends to a selected distance A from the opposite surface (5), said distance A being more than 10 mm. The shank (3) comprises an elongate body (7) extending from the head (2) and substantially perpendicular to the abutment surface (4). The screw (1) comprises a point (8) arranged at an end of the body (7) opposite the head (2), and at least one helical thread (9). The helical thread 9 extends at least over part of at least one of the point (8) and the body (7), and is spaced from the head (2). The helical thread (9) has a diameter (H) that increases towards the head (2), the helical thread (9) comprising a portion having a frustum-shaped envelope (18), the pitch (P) of the helical thread (9) being greater than 8 mm.
Abstract:
A cladding reinforcement system and method for attaching a cladding material to a substructure are provided in this disclosure. The cladding reinforcement system utilizes a cladding reinforcement anchor to provide a large surface area for resisting the forces in high wind applications. In some implementations, the cladding reinforcement anchor has a flat front surface that is adapted to be fastened to the cladding panel. The front surface of the cladding reinforcement anchor is sufficiently flat so that it can be sandwiched between two cladding panels without creating any visible space between the cladding panels. In some other implementations, the cladding reinforcement anchor includes a web having first and second spaced apart edges configured to define a predetermined width for locating the cladding reinforcement anchor against an upper edge of a cladding panel. Fixing indicators can be located on the flat front surface to provide targets for nails or other fasteners.
Abstract:
La presente invención tiene por objeto un sistema de fijación para fachada ventilada que permite fijar las placas que componen la fachada ventilada de manera sencilla y sin necesidad de tornillos o remaches, donde además, debido a su especial configuración, se asegura la equidistancia en altura entre una placa y la siguiente mediante la unión de una pieza de sujeción y una pieza de apoyo colocadas entre dos placas ya que la pieza de sujeción apoya en la placa inferior y presenta medios para acoplar la pieza de apoyo donde se introduce y apoya la placa inmediata superior debido a los huecos que presentan las placas.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for presenting planar elements (1), especially for presenting wall/floor coverings, preferably for presenting tiles (1), flags or the like. The inventive device comprises a frame (2) that accommodates the elements in a planar alignment. Said frame (2) comprises a grid with horizontal and/or vertical profiles (4, 5) that can be adapted to the dimensions of the elements (1) and to the desired distance (joint) between the elements. The elements (1) can be non-positively, positively and/or adhesively fastened corresponding to the grid, preferably at a distance to a back wall (3).
Abstract:
The invention concerns a framing system for photovoltaic modules, comprising a photovoltaic laminate and a frame surrounding the photovoltaic laminate on at least one of its edges. The frame comprises a first frame element (11) which is secured to the edge/s of the photovoltaic module (30) and a second frame element (12). The first frame element (11) comprises first integral attachment means and the second frame element (12) comprises second integral attachment means which attachment means allow the first frame element (11) and the second frame element (12) to be attached to each other in a snap-fit way. The invention also concerns a method for attaching a frame to a photovoltaic module (30) in which method the first frame element (11) being attached to at least one edge of the photovoltaic module (30), the second frame element (12) being attached to the first frame element (11) so that it extends essentially over the entire length of the first frame element (11) at the edge it is being secured to in a snap-fit way, and the framed photovoltaic module (30) being inserted into a mounting element (50) for the photovoltaic module (30).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for covering walls with flat parts, especially tiles (1). In order to enable easy assembly, especially by a do-it-yourselfer, and to ensure trouble-free access to areas behind the covering, the inventive device is characterized by a locating device (2) that can be mounted on the wall and that is designed for precise and reversible arrangement the parts (1).
Abstract:
A composite cladding panel building system comprising composite cladding panels, each panel comprising an interior layer made of an insulating material which is enclosed by an exterior layer made of a waterproof material; at least one support extrusion configured to be fixed to a supporting structure via at least one fixing surface and support an interior side of the composite cladding panel; and at least one corner extrusion configured to attach to the supporting structure in a gap formed between the exterior edges of two adjacent like composite cladding panels via a fixing extrusion attached to the supporting structure and to overlap the exterior edge of the adjacent panels to seal the gap.
Abstract:
A building system (38) is disclosed in the form of a standing seam panel assembly (80) and one or more mounting devices (40). The mounting device (40) includes a slot (52) for receiving at least an upper section of a hollow seam rib (86) of the panel assembly (80). At least one opposing pair of seam fasteners (74) engage opposing sides of the seam rib (86). These seam fasteners (74) may be activated to significantly reduce the size of an open space that initially exists between opposing, spaced internal surfaces (92a, 92b) of the seam rib (86).